Before diving into this, if you’re unsure what CBD is or want to touch-up, refresh, or learn more about it, you can head to this post. There you will find everything you need to know about CBD!
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CBD has been in and out of my life, inconsistently, for the past few years. That is, up until a few months ago. Prior to the beginning of this year, I had heard all of the great and amazing benefits CBD has to offer and decided to try it for myself. Now to be honest, I hadn’t noticed much of a difference when I took it way back when, but frankly I wasn’t taking it consistently and I was using it more of an “as needed” thing or when I honestly would just remember to do so. Looking back, I also probably wasn’t using a reputable source… yes, I’m cringing at myself now. Yikes. [We’ll get into that later in this post.]
Now, just a brief back story. This amazing CBD company came into my life at the end of April, and I decided to link arms with them. One of my now good friends, had reached out to me and wanted me to get involved but I was very hesitant and skeptical at first and tried to kindly tell her ‘no’ a few different times. She was very persistent, which I am now super grateful for. I eventually gave in and decided to take a leap of faith, and I am so beyond thankful that I did.
This company is everything and more, y’all.
I started using their products and immediately noticed a difference. It was a small difference at first, but now the longer that I have been using the products (for over 5 months now), the more, enhanced benefits I see. I use them everyday. Greg uses them, Bodhi uses them, our fur babies use them. Heck, my mom, sister, dad and uncle all use them now. And that’s only the short end of the family list! Don’t get me started on all of the friends + acquaintances that are all reaping the benefits now too! It’s amazing. Being so into health + wellness, I especially love that these products are pure, safe, + effective, with hemp that is 100% american-grown.
Plants over pills, forever + ever + ever.
me:
After leaving my full-time job as a Vision Therapist when Bodhi was born, becoming a stay-at-home mom came with a whole lot more than just looking after a baby. I became stressed, anxious, and very sleep deprived.. something that I’m sure all moms are at least a little familiar with. As Bodhi got a bit older, things got fairly easier, but the general stress, occasional anxiety, and quality of sleep was still there and lacking. That’s when CBD came into my life, and thank goodness it did. My stress and anxiety are a million times better, I rarely get into those random funks + bad moods, AND… I. Am. Getting. Quality. Sleep. Y’all! Seriously, I’m sleeping so well it scares me sometimes. Hah
There are days that I forget to take my CBD — this doesn’t happen very often — but when it does, I can definitely tell. It’s usually as I’m laying down for the night, or the next morning that I’ll realize it, and I’m like “dang.. that’s why I was feeling a little off” or “thats why I was more snappy towards Greg.” Lol. I can’t always tell a major difference when I am taking it daily, but man it’s a real thing to realize when I DON’T take it. If you’ve been taking CBD for awhile.. you know what I’m talking about! This isn’t to say you can’t feel good without CBD, because of course you can, but gosh, I feel so much better (all the time) with it!
My overall health + wellbeing just feels at an all-time high!
Why not increase you’re entire mental, physical, + emotional wellbeing if you have the chance to??
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My favorite CBD hemp extracts are this one + this one. But honestly you can’t go wrong with any!
My favorite favorite favorite topical product are these CBD essential oil roll-ons! There are 6 different ones, each for something different. [[Ladies, there is a Women’s Monthly Blend for the dreaded time of the month, and shoo, it’s THE BEST!]]
I also recently started using the skin care GLOW bundle, and hot diggity, I’m in love! The calming milk cleanser if perfect for all skin types, the B+B peel pads are amazing for exfoliating and creating an even skin tone + smooth skin, and the advanced peptide cream is a godsend. All 3 are infused with CBD hemp to help with aging and inflammation, adding an even bigger bang. Seriously, your skin will be glowing and thanking you, I promise!
Greg:
Greg started taking CBD for his anxiety. He is a Marine Corps veteran, and since getting out of the military, he suffers from on and off anxiety spells. He’s naturally a worry-wart, so adding anxiety on top of that is just a recipe for feeling on edge at all times.
It was super bad when he went back to school to get his degree and again when he started his, then new, job over 2.5 years ago.
It doesn’t happen for everyone, but Greg saw an IMMEDIATE difference when he started taking CBD. His anxiety has decreased by like ten-fold. On certain days when it is really bad, he takes an extra dose and again feels more relief.
CBD has been a lifesaver for our relationship.
Greg will tell you himself, that there were times when his stress + anxiety would significantly impact our relationship and marriage. We are both so so grateful for this high quality CBD. We’re just out here living our best lives, y’all!
P.S. A little extra benefit that Greg has noticed from the CBD is that he is also sleeping better – much deeper and better quality ZzZ’s – and his energy is also higher on a daily basis.
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Greg’s favorite products are this THC-free hemp extract. He likes the natural or blood orange + vanilla flavors.
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Bodhi:
We use CBD with Bodhi for a few different things. I use this hemp extract, topically, as well this topical soothe lotion for some dry skin patches that he sometimes gets, and/or if he needs a little extra oomph after the bath at night. I also use the soothe lotion for any and all diaper rash irritations that pop up.
The THC-free tincture is also great for teething as you can rub a couple drops right on their gums. The essential oil roll-ons are fantastic, especially using the CALM, right before bedtime. I’ve never used a bath bomb with him, although I wouldn’t be against it.. except that requires me to share, and those things are allll for mama right now. 😉
A few people have also asked me about taking CBD while breastfeeding. I still nurse Bodhi, and obviously anything I consume is transferred through my breastmilk. With this said, I always encourage pregnant or nursing mamas to use the THC-free options (isolate + broad spectrum) if they are at all concerned. Of course talk with your healthcare provider as well if that makes you feel more comfortable! I personally used the Isolate (THC-free option) solely in the beginning, but I now use the Broad Spectrum 95% of the time and occasionally I’ll use the Full Spectrum (trace amounts of THC) as well. I fully trust our company, as they are also 3rd party tested and they have a Certificate of Analysis for each and every batch, so I know exactly what I’m putting in my body.
Always do what feels right + best for you and your little babe. You know better than anyone!
If you are looking for a THC free option, I would 100% recommend our newest Broad Spectrum products!! With the Broad Spectrum, you get allll of the amazing benefits that you would with the Full Spectrum, just without the THC! Here and here are some Broad Spectrum options for you! They come in 3 different strengths — 500mg, 750mg, and 1000mg, and 3 different flavors — natural, cinnamon, and blood orange + vanilla.
Fur Babies:
As for our fur babies, we have 3 pups.. hah. We mainly use it for Gunny, our biggest (55 lbs) and oldest (8 years old) dog, but we also give it to Lucy, our medium (17 lbs) and middle (5 years old) dog, and Lola, our mini chihuahua (5 lbs) and youngest (3 years old).
Gunny has super bad, general + separation anxiety. He licks a lot and is constantly pacing and following me around. About a few days to a week after we started him on the pet CBD he was a different dog! He is so much calmer, licks less, and his anxiousness has decreased SO MUCH. I’ve even noticed other subtle differences — e.g. he lets me vacuum near him where as before he would quickly leave the room if I got close. And he also allows Bodhi to crawl all over him and even pull on his paws — prior to taking CBD he would get up and lay down somewhere else. Again, those may seem small, but I can tell it’s from the CBD as he is much calmer and more mellow all around.
Right now, we offer two choices for the pet CBD – 250mg (natural flavor) and 500mg (bacon flavor). They are both THC-free. We use this one for Gunny, but this one is also great.
P.S. Our pet CBD is also great for cats, bunnies, horses, and other animals!
FAQ: Can my pet use my regular/human CBD? –Technically, yes. However, we use a different carrier oil in our pet CBD which we have noticed is typically easier and gentler on their stomachs.
As you can see, CBD has helped me and my little family in so many ways. There really are products for everyone. There are so many CBD hemp extract oils + boosters for you to choose from, ranging in milligrams, flavors, and contents. If you’re skeptical about ingesting anything, we still have plenty for you — topical creams, essential oil rollers, amazing skin care products, pain patches, bath bombs, and so on!
If you have any question or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to me! I’m always open and eager to chat, especially with something that I’m so passionate about and fully stand behind. CBD has been the ultimate game-changer for us, and it definitely can be for you as well. Always feel free to leave a comment below or privately message me.
Xoxo, Alyssa
